PSL Cricket Match Prediction 2024 | Match 23 | Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars – Will LQ get their first win in the tournament by defeating IU? | March 06

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Match Analysis

This season’s 23rd Pakistan Super League match will be between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.

With three wins and three losses, Islamabad United is now ranked third in the PSL 2024 points standings. Lahore Qalandars, on the other hand, are currently using the wooden spoon. For the past seven matches, they have failed to secure a victory.

For Islamabad United, Shadab Khan is the main all-round player while Naseem Shah is an important bowling asset. On the Opposite side, Rassie van der Dussen is another valuable batsman for the Lahore Qalandars.

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Team Preview & Squads

Islamabad United

Islamabad has won two of their previous three games, allowing them to get past three straight losses. They shared a washout with the Quetta Gladiators in one of those three matches they did not win. Another victory could aid United’s chances of making the PSL play-offs, where they are still in contention.

This season, Agha Salman and Shadab Khan continue to be Islamabad’s top run scorers. In six innings, Salman amassed 225 runs, whereas Khan has only managed 183. Khan enters this match fresh off an 80-run innings and three-for-41 performance against Peshawar Zalmi, which won the game.

With nine wickets in six innings this season, Khan leads his team in wicket-taking. One of the top leg-spinners in the competition, the man has been a reliable foil for United’s Naseem Shah, a quick bowler who has eight wickets in six games. The duo ought to be crucial in this game as well.

Islamabad United Squads

Islamabad United Squads

Shadab Khan (c), Azam Khan (wk), Colin Munro, Jordan Cox, Alex Hales, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Rumman Raees, Qasim Akram, and Tymal Mills.

Lahore Qalandars

For the PSL season, Lahore has failed to secure a victory in a game. They have one split washout and six lost. They are virtually eliminated from the running for the tournament’s next round. They still have a mathematical shot at making the playoffs, but they need to start winning soon.

For Lahore, Rassie van der Dussen has been a formidable batsman. After hitting 104 not out against Zalmi recently, he is now the proud owner of a PSL century and has amassed 300 runs in six innings. Sahibzada Farhan, a talented local, has been a great help to the overseas recruit.

It has been a challenging role for Shaheen Afridi to be the bowling captain. However, his major function with the ball has not necessarily been impacted by formal leadership. In six Pakistan Super League games this year, Shah has claimed nine wickets. He may be the tournament’s top left-arm fast bowler.

Lahore Qalandars Squads

Lahore Qalandars Squads

Shaheen Afridi (c), Shai Hope (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Kamran Ghulam, Rassie van der Dussen, Fakhar Zaman, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan, and Zaman Khan.

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars outfield report

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

The last time a PSL matchup was held in the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Peshawar won the toss and was elected to bowl first. They lost the match. The team that wins the toss this time will probably consider that statistic and opt to bat first.

There is no rain anticipated for Rawalpindi on matchday. We should put in a full fixture in typical hot and humid weather.

This might be a high-scoring surface. Islamabad scored 196 when they faced Zalmi earlier in the competition. That total was more than enough. A first-inning score of 170 or higher is considered competitive here. Both teams are likely to deploy at least two specialized slow bowlers.

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Lahore Qalandars have won four of the last five encounters between the two teams, while Islamabad United have won just one.

Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Prediction

Winning the toss

• Islamabad United

Player of the Match

• Islamabad United – Shadab Khan

Most runs

• Islamabad United – Shadab Khan
• Lahore Qalandars – Rassie van der Dussen

Most wickets

• Islamabad United – Shadab Khan
• Lahore Qalandars – Shaheen Afridi

Most sixes

• Islamabad United – Shadab Khan
• Lahore Qalandars – Rassie van der Dussen

Team Scores Batting First

• Islamabad United – 175+
• Lahore Qalandars – 165+

According to cricket analysts, Islamabad United has a 57.4% chance of winning.